14 – 18 years
Find your space
Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section of the Scouts. Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.
Being an Explorer is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are. Alongside your new friends, you’ll master the skills that will make you feel stronger and happier in the long run, and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or at school.
Explorers in Barnet
We have 8 Explorer Units across Barnet. Click on a Unit to see their meeting times and location:
Tuesdays in Mill Hill
Wednesdays in Mill Hill
Wednesdays in Southgate
Wednesdays in North Finchley
Thursdays in Mill Hill
Thursdays in New Barnet
Thursdays in Finchley
Fridays in Cricklewood
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a fantastic way to develop skills, fitness, service and adventure. In Barnet we run a Borough-wide DofE Group that meets from 7.30 – 9.15pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month (except school holidays) at Frith Grange Scout Campsite. In addition to the Borough group, Endeavour, Vernon and Woodside Explorer Scout Units each run their own DofE expeditions, so there are plenty of ways to get involved locally.
Young Leaders
Many of our Explorers also enjoy helping out at a younger age section, as part of the Young Leaders’ Scheme. In Barnet their are regular opportunities for our Young Leaders to develop their own confidence running games, planning activities and supporting their local Scout Groups. Find out more here.
Dive further
You can find all the resources you need over on The Scouts website. Follow the links below for more…
